What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹30. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹28). A return ticket is ₹54.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and stay on until Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

What are the metro timings on this route?

The first train runs at 5:00 AM and the last at around 11:00 PM. Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours and every 8-10 minutes off-peak, all seven days of the week.

When is the best time to travel to avoid crowds?

Avoid 8-10 AM and 6-8 PM. Early mornings (before 8 AM), mid-afternoon (2-5 PM) and after 9 PM are usually quiet. Weekends are lighter unless heading to malls or nightlife spots.

Can I carry luggage on the metro?

Yes, standard luggage is allowed and screened at entry. Keep bags close during peak hours and do not block doors. There is no extra charge for regular-sized bags.

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Q: How long does it take from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)?

The metro ride takes about 15 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 20 minutes end-to-end.

About Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Time

15 min

Distance

6.4 km

Fare

₹30

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ವಿಧಾನ ಸೌಧ)

Starting point

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Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

12m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

Destination

15m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)Origin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	6 min	₹10
4	City Railway Station	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Magadi Road	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)Destination	Purple	15 min	₹30

Fares are single-journey tokens. Cumulative time is peak-hour; off-peak is typically 10-15% faster.

Places to Explore

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Vidhana Soudha

Government•2 min walk

High Court of Karnataka

Government•5 min walk

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Healthcare•25 min walk

Forum Mall

Shopping•15 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli), you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education · near Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) is a direct 15-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 6.4 km with 6 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and get off at Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours (8-10 AM and 6-8 PM) and every 8-10 minutes at other times. The fare is ₹30 for a single trip, or ₹28 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.